MCG will play host to Saturday's Round 21 AFL game between Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues. The game kicks off at 7:30 pm with Carlton Blues heading into the game as favourites with the bookmakers. Continue reading for our in-depth preview of the Collingwood Magpies vs. Carlton Blues game and give you our free tips and bets.

When: Saturday August 3, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Where: MCG

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One of football’s ultimate rivalries, the Carlton v Collingwood clash is always one to keep an eye on.

Neither side is in comfortable waters at the moment, with neither too certain of what the near future looks like.

For the Blues, they are still hanging on to a top four spot, so if they can turn it around, their run home is presenting a double-chance opportunity.

Collingwood finally got back on winning terms against the Tigers last week, not in pretty fashion, but it restored some confidence in the playing group who sit one game out of the top eight.

The last time they met was back in Round 8, where Nick Daicos sunk the Blues in the final minute to get home by a goal, which seems like it’s the stock-standard ending in the most recent encounters between the two sides.

Without Harry McKay last week, it was clear the Blues desperately needed a second tall to help Charlie Curnow, as they ran out of options after extending their lead to 31 points against Port.

Collingwood has lacked forward options in general and have also lacked efficiency in front of the big sticks which doesn’t help.

Collingwood was able to beat the Blues without a full-strength last time, so they’ll head in with confidence they can do it again.

Carlton lost the first game to the Pies last yeare but won the second encounter, so they’re capable of learning their lesson, but form lines are completely different from this time last year.

In Scott Pendlebury’s 400th game, a Collingwood home game, and a finals spot still on the line, the Pies have always had the edge over the Blues, and pose a massive danger game threat.

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Collingwood Magpies vs Carlton Blues Tip

Collingwood Magpies vs Carlton Blues Teams

MAGPIES

B: B.Maynard, D.Moore – C, I.Quaynor

HB: J.Noble, J.Howe, N.Daicos

C: S.Sidebottom, J.Crisp, J.Daicos

HF: B.Hill, L.Schultz, J.Elliott

F: B.McCreery, D.McStay, W.Hoskin-Elliott

FOLL: D.Cameron, S.Pendlebury, N.Long

I/C: P.Lipinski, J.De Goey, B.Frampton, J.Bytel, M.Cox

EMG: L.Sullivan, H.Harrison, W.Parker

IN: B.McCreery, J.De Goey, B.Frampton

OUT: H.Harrison (Omitted), L.Sullivan (Omitted), W.Parker (Omitted)

BLUES

B: J.Boyd, J.Weitering, A.Saad

HB: B.Kemp, M.McGovern, N.Newman

C: B.Acres, P.Cripps – C, M.Cottrell

HF: E.Hollands, H.McKay, J.Martin

F: L.Fogarty, C.Curnow, J.Motlop

FOLL: M.Pittonet, S.Walsh, A.Cerra

I/C: A.Cincotta, G.Hewett, O.Hollands, M.Owies, M.Kennedy

EMG: L.Cowan, J.Carroll, Le.Young

IN: J.Boyd, B.Acres, H.McKay, J.Martin

OUT: Le.Young (Omitted), J.Carroll (Omitted), L.Cowan (Omitted), D.Cuningham (Injured)